Welcome to our News and Events section
Keep up to date with what’s happening at Action for Family Carers. Here you’ll find our latest news, carer stories, updates and upcoming events.
Latest News
Volunteers’ Week 2025 – celebrate our fantastic volunteers!
Volunteers’ Week returns this year from 2 to 8 June 2025! Action for Family Carers will join thousands of charities...
CARERS WEEK 2025: ECC Webinars
For Carers Week (9 - 15th June), Essex County Council are hosting webinars each day, to highlight the importance of...
Lin’s Story: Reconnecting with loved ones & herself
Lin has been caring for her husband, Robert, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. Married for over 40...
Young Citizen of the Year Awards 2025
Not one but two of our brilliant Young Carers win ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ awards in West Essex! Kayden was awarded...
Louise’s Story: Finding support & a new lease on life
“It’s really made a difference… and it sparked something in me…” Louise came to Action for Family Carers through a...
Young Carers Action Day 2025
Young Carers Action Day took place on the 12th March and this year, young carers are saying loud and clear: give us a...
#YoungCarersActionDay BIG SLEEPOVER
Young Carers Action Day comes to Colchester's Jungle Adventure with 60 Young Carers taking part in our BIG SLEEPOVER!...
Stansted Carer Support Group
Every first Monday of the month we'll be at the Touchpoint Community Hub in Stansted joining their Community Cafe for...
Our Day Centre is open on Wednesdays!
From the 8th January 2025 our Maldon Day Centre will be open on Wednesdays. Our Day Care Service provides an...
Upcoming Events
See what’s happening near you. Find upcoming groups, activities, events and support for carers across Essex.
Our Adult Carer Support groups are open to all carers, and you don’t need to book a place. However, it’s helpful to be registered with us so we can let you know about any changes, cancellations or special activities.
Not registered with us yet? You can register here.